After the pacesetters dropped away 2½ furlongs from home Mastercraftsman took up the running but was soon ridden as the Guineas and Derby winner travelled smoothly in behind. However there were a few anxious moments for favourite backers as Sea The Stars came under pressure and appeared to hit a flat spot approaching the furlong marker. However such concerns were quickly put to bed by his trademark turn of foot and in the end he comfortably defeated Mastercraftsman by a length. The winning time smashed the previous course record and both horses look almost certain to add to their tally of Gp1 wins in 2009.
18th August 2009 - Race Review
Monday, 24 August 2009
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The Gp1 Juddmonte International Stakes was the highlight on the opening day of York's Ebor festival and it was the next stop on Sea The Stars quest for equine immortality. The 2000 Guineas, Derby and Eclipse winner had scared away all but Mastercraftsman but despite the disappointing turn out the race itself more than lived up to expectations.
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